Students will learn to view the child as a whole (social,
emotional, motor) as well as working with the family. They will
also learn the professional use of language, how to
professionally respond to situations and feedback; collaboration
by keeping groups on task, maximizing individuals talents,
distributing responsibilities evenly, and honoring the work of
others in a group; thoughtful and responsive listening; lifelong
learning; and active reflection.

What opportunities are there for internships or other
hands-on learning experiences?

Each child development major interested in classroom work
will participate in a hands-on capstone experience in a
preschool classroom.

Student-designed internships to match career goals are also
an option.

What are some possible entry-level careers with a
degree in this field?

Want more information? Check out the
Major Resources
provided by the Career Development Center.

What are some CMU graduates with this degree doing?

One recent graduate is working in Kansas City at a bilingual
preschool; another is working at KinderCare with infants;
another is entering the juvenile justice field, and other recent
graduates are preparing to enter graduate school in occupational
or speech therapy.